Nutrition in Pregnancy and Growth
Important links existing between maternal nutrition and child health and between infant diet and normal growth are examined in this volume. It reviews the latest findings on the effect of maternal diet on foetal development and on the powerful adaptive mechanisms which help to optimize foetal growth and milk production. The most recent information on the composition of human milk, and its effects on the development of infants is summarized, and data on the evaluation of infant growth and body composition is provided. Reference and standard data for use as a general guide in monitoring the nutritional status of growing children is also presented…. More >>
Nutrition in Pregnancy and Growth
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